Here’s why you need a VPN with in-flight Wi-Fi

“In-flight Wi-Fi comes with the same risks you’d find when connecting to any public Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, in our haste to keep connected on a long flight, we often don’t give it a second thought. But precautions should be taken to safeguard against common threats.

The best solution if you want to browse online while mid-air is a VPN. A VPN will securely encrypt your traffic, keeping it safe and private. Here I’ll show you the potential risks involved with in-flight Wi-Fi and how a VPN is the perfect tool to protect yourself.

Is in-flight Wi-Fi secure?

It’s important to stay connected while traveling. During a long flight, you can use the down time and convenience of in-flight Wi-Fi to navigate your destination with online maps, keep in touch with friends and family, or search for the best restaurants to hit up when you land.

Public Wi-Fi, whether in-flight or at your local corner cafe, can come with risks though. If you connect to an unsecure network you may be vulnerable to hackers. In fact, a recent Forbes Advisor survey found that 43 percent of those surveyed have had their online security compromised while using public Wi-Fi.” ~ Content courtesy of PC World.

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